Aster

Dahlia

About Aster and Dahlia

Aster

Dahlia

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Color

Pink, Purple, Red, White

Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence

Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Star

Bowl

Height

8.00 cm6.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

2.00 cm1.25 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

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0 0

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

Full Sun

Watering

Enough

Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy

The pH of Soil

6.005.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Phosphorus

Lime stone, Sulphur

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

List of Diseases

Powdery Mildew, Rust

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Dahlias have a long history of cultivation and are known for their diverse colors and forms, making them popular in gardens and floral arrangements.

Origin

Eurasia

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America

Interesting Facts of

The name Aster comes from Greek word Aster which means 'Star'.
The flower looks like a single flower, but it is actually a cluster of about 300 small yellow disk flowers surrounded by colorful petals.

The Rose comes in various colors, although a "black rose " is not literally black but a dark red.
A single rose suggests utmost devotion while two rose entwined together says "Marry me".

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Habit

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

elegance and dignity

Astrological Flower

Dahlia

Birth Month Flower

August

Flower Availability

Year-round

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory

Culinary Uses

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cut Flowers

Cosmetic Uses

Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes

Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing

Occasional Uses

Wedding

Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding

Allergy

Family

Common Name

Dahlia

Tribe

Asteraceae » Heliantheae

Scientific Name

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Rosa

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Asteraceae

Sub Family

Asteroideae

Genus

Number of Species

18042

3 25000

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Information about Aster and Dahlia

Flowers play an important role in our life. Flowers for Occasions are used for expressing feelings or for the purpose of beautification. Every flower, due to different shape, structure, and fragrance has a different personality. Get all information about Aster and Dahlia in the sections below.

Aster and Dahlia color

Aster and Dahlia come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Aster and Dahlia color meaning in this section. For example Red - Courage, Desire and Love, Pink - Sensitivity and Love,Yellow - Happiness and Friendship, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Blue - Peace and Serenity, White - Purity and Innocence, Green - Prosperity and Optimism. Aster is Star in shape and has fragrance whereas Bowl shaped Dahlia has Floral fragrance.

More facts about Aster and Dahlia

You must be eager to know more facts about Aster and Dahlia. Did you know Aster has originated in Eurasia while Dahlia has originated in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America. One of the Interesting Facts about Aster and Dahlia is that they can survive almost in pots.

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Aster and Dahlia Uses

Benefits of flowers are universally known. Let’s know about Aster and Dahlia uses in this section. Aster and Dahlia have many medicinal properties. Besides, Aster is given on special occasions like Wedding whereas Dahlia on Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding. Aster and Dahlia also have many culinary benefits.

Learn about Aster and Dahlia Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Aster and Dahlia Family classification here. Aster and Dahlia belong to Plantae. They are further divided in Spermatophyte super division and Magnoliophyta division. This way, different flowers can be organized in a systematic format.